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23-03-2014 #1
Hi all.
i am a newbie to the sit and to the world of cnc routers.
i want to design and make my own house numbers house signs from cement/concrete, and i need to design moulds to take a silicone mould from. so i was thinking if i could get to know how to use one of these amazing toys then i may have found what i am looking for.
if you can visualise the typical house sign, it is usually engraved into slate or wood or stone with the appearance of it being carved out. this is the finish i am looking for.
not planning on anything big in size, but if the cost of a build to the next size up from 3040 is minimal then that is something to consider.
so anyway i just wondered if anyone in this forum would like to help me and take on the job of making me a router that will do the job?
Anyone interested i would love to here your thoughts.
Thanks for now
Peter
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24-03-2014 #2
Where are you Peter?
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24-03-2014 #3
Hi Peter forget those Chinese machines for what you want to do as you need a machine with a good dust extraction hood. I'm guessing your going to want to make the masters out of something like dental plaster so that's going to make lots of dust.
It might be a good idea to say were about your from in the UK so as members local to you might be able to help. As for the mould what about using latex as silicone is very expensive unless your going to make 1000's
Mike :)
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24-03-2014 #5
Northwich ??
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24-03-2014 #6
If you fancy a drive over to sheffield Peter I can show you what I made that will certainly do what you need
Ian
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24-03-2014 #9
Hi Mike thanks for the reply. I am in Northwich Cheshire. I will find some photos of the silicon rubber i will be using, but basically it will take a mould from anything, so i was thinking of using either mdf plywood or even plastic sheet for the routeing process.
put on photos asap.
peter
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